Rating: 4/5
Grit. That is the sum of Earl Tubb. He grew up in Craw County, AL. Being one of the few to move away, Earl returns to settle the affairs of his uncle. He finds that he is still living in his father's shadow though.
Earl gets drawn into the lives of the people still in his hometown, despite intentions to leave as soon as possible. Then there are the phone calls he makes to a mystery person. This all points to a man seeking redemption.
The book is clearly set in the South. There is BBQ, football, and some stereotypical characters. The art reinforces these things, but it can be subtle. There aren't any truly likeable characters. I think they are very well done and distinguishable from one another though.
Earl Tubb acts as a guide into this story, but the other characters and their machinations bring it to life.
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